In this MicroLesson (ML115), you'll learn how to play a 1-4-5 Blues in the key of E with lots of open string licks. I'll then show you how to transpose that composition and play it all in the key of F (closed position), so that you can play these licks in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML114 – A must-know lick that works in just about everything! (The “G-Run” Lick)
In this MicroLesson (ML114), In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to integrate the classic Bluegrass, "G-Run" lick into just about any style and in any key! G Run Lick … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML113 – Blues Harmonies Hiding in Plain Sight (Inside Triads!)
In this MicroLesson (ML113), you'll learn how to find Blues harmonies within 3 Triad shapes (all played on the top 3 strings). You'll learn how to play a 1-4-5 Blues progression by yourself (no jam track needed) using these harmonies - a great way to practice them! … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML112 – Find the ROOT! One note can guide your whole solo. Guitar Lesson – ML112
In this MicroLesson (ML112), you'll learn how to play over the 1-4-5- chords of a Blues by simply finding a single starting note (the root note of the song key), from there, you'll learn which notes to land on over each chord and how they relate to the root note. The Part 2 lesson in this 2 part series can be found here. … [Read more...]
Ear Training – Hearing the sound of and being able to create a Major 7, flat 7, 6th and 9th – Guitar Lesson – ML109
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn to become familiar with the sounds of chord extensions the flat 7, major 7, 6 and 9, and you'll learn how to easily find those sounds on the fretboard. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML107 – The Blues lead “Sweet Spot” for mixing the major and minor pentatonic scales
In this MicroLesson (ML107), you'll learn how to use the "sweet spot" for mixing the major and minor pentatonic scales, allowing you to dial in a classic Blues lead. I'll also show you how to transpose and play in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 106 – A quick guide to improvising over chord changes. Guitar improvising made easy!
In this MicroLesson (ML106), you'll learn how to improvise a lead over the chord changes, while targeting those chord tones to create a more melodic sounding lead. I'll show you an easy way to visualize the whole process by first seeing the chords, then playing through the arpeggios, then layering in the major scale. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: ML105 – Blending the Pentatonics using the “SLIDEY” lick.
In this MicroLesson (ML105), you'll learn how to play a fun little slidey lick to blend the major and minor pentatonic scale, giving you lots of options when improvising! … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 104 – 1 Note Can Give you the Harmonic Minor Sound
In this MicroLesson (ML104), you'll learn how to play (and hear) the harmonic minor scale when improvising lead in a minor key. 1 note can make all the difference! … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 103 – Triads are the SECRET to good melody
In this MicroLesson (ML103), I'll explain how using triads can make a huge difference in the way you improvise a melody, and how to combine them with the pentatonic scales. … [Read more...]
